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1975 Pontiac Grand Am

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 Grand Am.

The 1975 Pontiac Grand Am stands as an early entry in the model's lineage, though its specific body, platform, and engine details are not captured in the available complaint history, which spans from 1990 to 2005. Within that later window, the Grand Am's reliability record varied significantly, with a low of just 56 complaints in 1990 and a peak of 909 in 1999. This model year predates the documented range, meaning its reliability narrative is not directly illuminated by these later trends, but the data underscores that the Grand Am's ownership experience evolved considerably over time.

Model year200520042003200220012000199919981975

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length217.3 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height52.8 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4167 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Grand Am of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

11.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.00 sec — 1980 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1980Coupe 4.9L V811.00 sec18.10 sec145 hpRWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

75V032000Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle ShaftReported 19/02/1975

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Grand Am. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1975 Grand Am have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.